Convert Sugar from Cup to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?
1 cup of sugar (granulated sugar) is 200 grams. 2 cups of sugar is 400 grams. 1/2 cup of sugar is 100 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sugar is 50 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 200 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 192 g.
- Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
Related Sugar Ingredients
Caster sugar is more finely milled than granulated sugar, so it dissolves faster and is the better choice for meringues and delicate sponges. They are close in weight (225 g vs 200 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in most recipes. See what 1 cup of caster sugar is in grams.
Brown sugar contains molasses, adding moisture and a caramel flavour that granulated sugar lacks. Packed, it weighs more by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when swapping to keep the sweetness and texture on track. See what 1 cup of brown sugar is in grams.
Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See what 1 cup of icing sugar is in grams.
Raw sugar is a coarser, less refined cane sugar with larger crystals and a faint molasses taste. It weighs about the same per cup (200 g each) and swaps 1:1 by volume, adding crunch and a subtle caramel note. See what 1 cup of raw sugar is in grams.
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Common Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common sugar conversions from cups to grams.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 50 g |
| 0.5 cups | 100 g |
| 0.75 cups | 150 g |
| 1 cup | 200 g |
| 1.25 cups | 250 g |
| 1.5 cups | 300 g |
| 2 cups | 400 g |
| 2.5 cups | 500 g |
| 3 cups | 600 g |
For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of sugar in cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 cup of sugar in grams?
- 1 cup of sugar is 200 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of sugar is 400 grams and 0.5 cups is 100 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the sugar converter
- How many grams is 1.5 cups of sugar?
- 1.5 cups of sugar is 300 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sugar is 200 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 cups of sugar in grams?
- 2 cups of sugar is 400 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of sugar is 200 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- How many cups of sugar is 200 grams?
- 200 grams of sugar is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 cup of granulated sugar in grams?
- Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so 1 cup of granulated sugar is 200 grams, exactly the same as sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 400 grams and 0.5 cups is 100 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.